Sizzling Bites Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against Sizzling Bites Ltd on 22 October 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case reference CR-2026-008235. The filing constitutes the earliest public alert of formal insolvency litigation prior to any court hearing. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; whether the company is unable to pay its debts and should be wound up remains a decision for the court.
Petition details
The petition was registered through the Rolls Building CE-File electronic system. The publicly available registry entry records the following details:
| Case Attribute | Registry Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008235 |
| Company Name | Sizzling Bites Ltd |
| Court | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (Insolvency and Companies Court) |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioner Solicitor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Date | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House state that Sizzling Bites Ltd (company number 10664171) was incorporated on 10 March 2017. The business operates under SIC code 56103, covering take-away food shops and mobile food stands. Its registered office is recorded as 290 1st Floor, 290 Manchester Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, OL9 6HB.
The company register currently shows an active status alongside an active proposal to strike off. The latest filed accounts for the micro-entity period ending 1 September 2023 disclosed net assets of £1,400 and an average employee headcount of one. Turnover figures are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor). Information regarding auditor opinions or going concern qualifications is not stated in the published source, as micro-entity accounts do not require full statutory audit reports. For complete corporate records, view the Sizzling Bites Ltd profile on Corp Intel.
Directors and ownership
The statutory register lists the corporate officers and ownership history as follows:
- Mr Michael Young: Appointed director on 29 June 2020. British nationality, resident in England, born November 1970. Public PSC filings notify that Mr Young holds 75% to 100% of the company's shares and voting rights, effective from 1 July 2020.
- Mr Asim Yaqub: Appointed director on 10 March 2017 and recorded as resigned on 29 June 2020. British nationality, resident in England, born January 1988. The register confirms his significant control ceased on 29 June 2020.
These entries represent historical and present administrative facts recorded by Companies House. They do not imply personal liability or misconduct regarding the current petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Statutory notices recorded in The Gazette indicate ongoing registrar action. Sizzling Bites Ltd has been listed across multiple Gazette publications relating to compulsory strike-off notices under the Companies Act 2006, most recently on 16 July 2024 and 12 September 2023, following earlier notices in 2021 and 2022.
When a winding-up petition is filed while a company is subject to strike-off action, Companies House strike-off procedures are suspended to protect creditor claims, ensuring the petition proceeds under court oversight.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition activates significant statutory restrictions under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Under section 127, any disposition of the company's property made after the presentation date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless retrospectively sanctioned by a validation order from the court.
Commercial counterparties should evaluate the operational risks:
- Bank Accounts: Lenders and commercial clearing banks frequently freeze accounts once notified of a petition to avoid potential liability for post-petition asset transfers.
- Supply Chains: Unsecured trade credit provided after this date carries acute recovery risk if an order is granted.
- Direct Debits and Settlements: Payments issued by the company after 22 October 2026 may be challenged by an Official Receiver or appointed liquidator.
Realistic exposure scenario
Consider an equipment lessor or bulk food supplier owed £8,000 on 30-day terms. If the supplier delivers further inventory on credit after 22 October 2026 without securing payment, and the court later orders compulsory liquidation, that delivery cannot be validated easily. The supplier becomes an unsecured creditor in a liquidation where the latest recorded net assets were £1,400, leading to substantial write-downs. An early winding up search would have alerted the credit team to halt credit before dispatch.
Counterparty risk checklist
Credit control teams dealing with a company facing a petition filing should implement structured controls:
1. Stop Credit Facilities: Switch trading terms immediately to cash in advance or pro-forma billing.
2. Verify Court Status: Confirm whether the petition has been settled, withdrawn, or listed for a hearing.
3. Assess Pending Deliveries: Exercise retention of title clauses on identifiable goods where enforceable.
4. Monitor Official Records: Use automated services such as free company monitoring to receive immediate alerts on Gazette advertisements and Companies House filings.
5. Obtain Official Verification: When transacting high-value contracts or property transactions, [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
How to run a winding up petition search
Court petitions appear on the CE-File registry days or weeks before they are advertised in The Gazette. Traditionally, legal professionals checked status by submitting manual registry requests or telephoning the court. Today, legal and finance teams run a fast winding up search across electronic registries to confirm active filings before transacting.
Professionals can review daily filings across England and Wales on the daily winding-up petitions list to catch filings at inception rather than waiting for formal advertisement.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and commercial managers must identify winding-up petitions before trade debt turns bad. Missing a petition leaves businesses exposed to section 127 clawback and frozen payments. Conducting a regular winding up petition search on overdue accounts provides defensible verification before extending additional credit lines.
FAQ
What happens after a petition is presented?
The petition must be served on the company, after which a formal hearing date is assigned by the court. The petitioner must wait at least seven business days after service before advertising the petition in The Gazette, unless court directions vary this timeline.
Can a winding-up petition be withdrawn before a hearing?
Yes. If the company settles the debt, reaches an acceptable settlement, or proves that the debt is disputed on genuine and substantial grounds, the petitioner can apply for permission to withdraw the petition.
Why does Companies House not display the petition immediately?
Companies House only records insolvency events once formal statutory documents, such as a court winding-up order, are officially lodged. The Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions is the sole authoritative record during the presentation stage.
What is a validation order?
A validation order is an order granted by the court under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. It permits a company facing a petition to make specific dispositions of property, such as paying staff wages or suppliers, without the risk of those transactions being unwound if liquidation occurs.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.